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Conditions of access and permanence in fc barcelona's sports facilities

FC Barcelona are delighted to welcome visting teams' fans to their home at Spotify Camp Nou and at the same time we ask for your help with regards to following the rules and regulations of behaviour around and inside the stadium

FC Barcelona's internal regulatory body explicitly includes the conditions of access and permanence in FC Barcelona's sports venues and clearly sets out the sanctions that the Club intends to impose for any illegal action.

All these actions pursue the behaviors expressly typified in current legislation. The ultimate goal is good use and behavior at FC Barcelona's facilities.

FC Barcelona supports the international and tolerant culture of sport and expressly declares itself against any form of discrimination, whether racial, sexual, linguistic, ethnic, ideological, age-based or based on sexual identity.

Violent, racist, xenophobic or intolerant behavior is typified and the sanctions are also exposed, which reach the loss of the category of member and consequently the internal prohibition of access to any sports venue that belongs to the entity.

In this sense, there are different rules that regulate the conditions of access and permanence in the facilities, disciplinary regime, as well as the regulation with members, supporters' clubs, entertainment groups, among others.

FC Barcelona, in relation to the conditions of access and permanence in the facilities, complies with the provisions of current legislation. For more information, see Law 19/2007 of 11 July 2007 against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport, as well as Royal Decree 203/2010.

Art 1. Admission and regulations for visiting spectators

1.1 In accordance with RD 203/2010 in its article 17, it will be necessary for all spectators to have their ticket to access the interior of the Stadium, individually, therefore any person will be authorized to enter, presenting a valid ticket or accreditation, including children of any age. This document must be shown for inspection at the entrances or inside the Stadium at the request of any person of FC Barcelona, or its Security Services or the corresponding Police. Only people with a valid ticket or an authorized pass or who can justify by other means the authorization to be there, can remain inside the facility.

In any case, the holder of the ticket or authorized pass will have the right to access exclusively the seat marked on it, being expressly prohibited to access areas or locations other than the stadium. The validity of the ticket expires once the holder has left the facility.

1.2 According to RD 2816/1982, article 52 prohibits access to the Stadium with bulky objects, baby strollers or other bulky objects that may be an obstacle to evacuation.

1.3 All minors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult, who will be the person who assumes direct responsibility for those minors under 16 years of age who access. Those over 16 years of age may enter, without necessarily being accompanied by an adult, but it will be understood that they have authorization from their parents or guardians, at the time they enter the Stadium.

1.4 Authorization to access the venue is guaranteed by those who have obtained their seat through their club in the case of the visiting team.

1.5 The name of the visiting supporter who has purchased the ticket must be reflected in each seat sold, which is personal and non-transferable.

1.6 Those responsible for security and control are instructed to expel fans of the visiting team who enter the area reserved for fans of the home team, or any fan who causes trouble, regardless of the validity of their tickets and relocate them to the relevant area (provided seats are available and the visiting team agrees). If there is no seat in the visiting sector, the offender will be ejected from the facility or simply rejected at the entrance in the first instance.

1.7 No further access to the premises will be permitted once they have been abandoned.

Art 2. Ticket checks and physical searches

2.1 At the time of validating the ticket or authorized pass, all attendees may be required to show their tickets or authorizations to the police or private security delegates and hand them over if requested. Private security officials or delegates are authorized to verify official identity documents (ID card, passport, etc.). Access to the facility will be denied to all those who refuse to be searched for by private security or to show their identification.

2.2 The Club's private security is authorized to search all people, including the use of technical methods. If due to the possession and/or consumption of drugs or alcohol, being carrying weapons, pyrotechnic items, or dangerous objects, will pose a threat to public safety, they will be denied access to the facility. Searches can also be extended to the belongings of the affected person provided that the interested party gives express permission. However, access to the facility will not be authorized to all persons who refuse to allow these authorized searches.

2.3 Any person who has a prohibition order to enter the facility will have denied access, and is not entitled to a refund of the value of the tickets purchased

Art 3. Behaviour on the premises

3.1 Inside the facility, spectators must behave in a way that does not cause harm to themselves or other spectators; They must not endanger anyone, hinder any other person, or cause any inconvenience to other bystanders.

3.2 Spectators must at all times obey the instructions given by the police, private security, fire service, medical personnel and the public announcement system of the facility or any other person authorized by the club and duly identified.

3.3 For security reasons, to ensure protection, or for organisational/operational reasons, spectators may be asked by the police or private security to travel to other locations, including outside their assigned area.

3.4 All stairs, entrances, exits and corridors (including emergency exits) must be clear at all times.

3.5 The display of any flag, banner, mosaic or any other act of expression that involves the use of any type of system, material or organization must be previously authorized by the Club.

3.6 Without prejudice to the foregoing, any other applicable regulations shall apply to the behaviour within the facility, in order to prevent or eliminate any threat to life, health or property

Art 4. Prohibitions

4.1 Spectators are prohibited from bringing the following items into the Stadium:

  • (a) Propaganda material that’s racist, xenophobic or incites to violence, originating from any political ideology. The same applies to the wearing of clothing with symbols or insignia of racist, xenophobic violence or incitement to violence.
  • (b) Advertising, political or religious items of any kind, such as banners, symbols or brochures.
  • (c) Weapons of any kind, e.g., knives, sharp objects, swords, firearms, or similar dangerous objects, including umbrellas.
  • (d) Drones and/or flying objects.
  • (e) Laser pointers or any other technology that disrupts the normal operation of the event.
  • (f) Gas aerosols, corrosive substances, irritants, dyes or any type of substance that may affect the health of any spectator.
  • (g) In compliance with RD 769/1993, it is forbidden to introduce beverages and/or food in containers made of metal, glass, ceramics, wood or similar materials that exceed the volume/weight of 500 milliliters/grams, it is also forbidden to introduce any type of alcoholic beverage, as well as narcotics, psychotropic stimulants, analogous substances or to be under the influence of them. Any container with a lower capacity will be allowed, but the cap will be removed without exception.
  • (h) Glassware, bottles, cans (including 330 ml) and containers of any fragility, fragmentation or all particularly hard materials, including if purchased from the Club's official store.
  • (i) Bulky objects, such as stairs, stools, chairs, boxes, backpacks, suitcases, etc.
  • (j) Torches, rockets, fireworks, smoke bombs or any other pyrotechnic objects and flammable substances.
  • (k) Clubs of any size or material.
  • (l) Flags or banners larger than 2m x 3m.
  • (m) Alcoholic beverages and any type of drug.
  • (n) Noisy instruments of mechanical or non-mechanical operation, such as megaphones, bass drums, compressed air horns, or any similar equipment.
  • (o) Computers, professional photo and video cameras or other professional video or sound recording equipment.
  • (p) Animals, except assistance and/or guide dogs in accordance with current legislation.
  • (q) Masks, balaclavas, hoods or any other object that covers all or part of the face of the attendee inside the Stadium, or that in any way prevents or hinders their correct identification by private security personnel, security forces or control cameras. In particular, use in the Entertainment Area is completely prohibited, except in the case of warm clothing due to adverse weather conditions that make its use consistent, or is motivated by duly substantiated medical or religious reasons.
  • (r) Any other prohibition in accordance with Law 19/2007, of 11 July, against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport, as well as Royal Decree RD 203/2010.

No storage service will be provided.


4.2 The following conduct is strictly prohibited for spectators:

  • (a) Slogans or chants, which constitute or may be interpreted as violent, racist, xenophobic, incite discrimination, originating from any political ideology. Publicly insulting any other person, in particular players, coaches, referees and other spectators, either by shouting, displaying objects or by any other means, such as banners related to race, sex, language, religion or origin. Racist or disrespectful behavior. This type of behavior may result in immediate expulsion from the premises.
  • (b) Display symbols and/or banners of groups and/or supporters' clubs not recognized by FC Barcelona, the world association of supporters' clubs, the entertainment space or other official records of the club.
  • (c) Climbing or accessing any construction, such as walls, fences, outer perimeter of the field of play, lighting structures, television camera platforms, trees, roofs of any kind, and locations not intended for general public use.
  • (d) Access to unauthorized areas, such as the field of play, indoor spaces, functional areas or any space not enabled by the general public.
  • (e) Throwing any type of object onto the field of play or on top of other spectators.
  • (f) Making fires, lighting torches or any pyrotechnic element.
  • (g) Painting, writing, or posting signs on any construction, facility, path, or tree within the zone.
  • (h) Relieve themselves in any area other than those assigned for this convenience, otherwise litter the facility, especially by throwing trash on the floor, or relieve themselves outside the bathroom.
  • (i) Drink drinks outside the authorized area.
  • (j) Using masks, balaclavas, hoods or any other object that totally or partially covers the face of the attendee inside the Stadium, or that in any way prevents or hinders their correct identification by private security personnel, security forces or control video cameras. In particular, their use in the cheering stands is completely prohibited, except in the case of warm clothing on the occasion of adverse weather conditions that make their use consistent or are motivated by duly substantiated medical or religious reasons.
  • (k) Smoking (including electronic cigarettes), in areas where such prohibition is indicated
  • (l) Record sound, images, descriptions or results of the event (except for personal use) and/or transmit them partially or fully via the internet or by other means, including mobile phones and/or assist other persons to do so without prior and express authorization from the Club. It is not allowed to bring into the facility any type of (professional) equipment and machines necessary to carry out these tasks without prior and express authorization from the Club. Photos and images taken by spectators at a match must be for private use only. Any commercial use requires prior written authorization from FC Barcelona.

NOTE: The above list of behaviours is not exhaustive.

Art 5. Liabilities

FC Barcelona is not responsible for any personal or material damage caused by third parties unrelated to FC Barcelona.

All accidents or damage caused will be reported immediately to FC Barcelona.

Art 6. Breach of the regulations

6.1 Any person who does not respect these rules may be expelled from the facility without any compensation or refund of the ticket price. The same applies to anyone who is expelled from the facility for being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and/or any other substance that indicates that they are incapable of controlling themselves, or that they behave violently, disorderly, or that suggests that such behavior may occur.

6.2 A prohibition of entry order may be issued against any person due to his or her behavior inside and outside the facility if it is considered to endanger the safety of the facility, as well as to act against the law and order of the event. This prohibition will be extended to the rest of the country, according to the seriousness of the acts.

6.3 If the organization is responsible for any violation of these regulations and receives fines or must pay any type of compensation as a result of the decisions of the governing bodies of the event, this will be transmitted to the spectator responsible for the breach of the regulations.

6.4 If there is any suspicion of willful or reckless action on the part of a spectator, a criminal or administrative sanction may be imposed.

6.5 These regulations will come into force at the time when the holder of a seat or pass has entered the venue. The acquisition of a seat or pass implies the full acceptance of all the points of these internal regulations of FC Barcelona in all its facilities (Olympic Stadium, Palau Blaugrana, Johan Cruyff Stadium and Sports City).

  • FC Barcelona reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against any offender or violators of these internal regulations.
  • Regardless of these internal regulations, the animation space is under a specific internal regime, when it is used as an animation stand.
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